Pratt & Whitney Test Engineering Intern
Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building, and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we're seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.
Come ready to explore and you'll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country, or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we'll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that's evolving fast to the future.
At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
Learn everything about how jet engines work!
The Test Engineering (TE) Analysis team is an integral part of the overall engine test team. TE Analysis is involved in all phases of an engine test from pre-test planning & preparation, to test coverage & analysis, and test closure. The TE Analysis team works with all CIPTs and test support groups to conduct safe and successful engine & flight tests.
What You Will Do
- Responsibilities may include working on tasks related to commercial engines, military engines or both depending on business need. May be required to obtain a security clearance.
- Provide engineering support for development engine tests and functional validation across the P&W product lines (Commercial, Military, and Industrial), while focusing on engine systems functional understanding, learning and validation through both analytical tools and data acquisition from testing.
- Support for test and analysis plans and coordination, instrumentation requirements coordination, pre-test predictions, test procedure development & methods, on-site /remote test coverage, test data management and validation, first pass post-test data analysis and test reporting and documentation for all propulsion systems tests and functional validation.
- Active participation in discipline improvement activities and knowledge management.
- Work with Test engineers & Test support teams to support engine test campaigns. Off-shift and weekend work may occur to gain test coverage experience.
What You Will Learn
- Engineering Interns at Pratt & Whitney work on challenging, meaningful, and impactful projects across our business.
- Our intern program seeks to help you develop an understanding of the aerospace industry and learn about our company and its operations.
- Develop an understanding of how aircraft engines operate as a system and how they are validated for use in the commercial and military applications
- Develop an initial understanding of the engine system, including aero/functional, mechanical & engine control
- Build knowledge and skills to develop engine test procedures and analyze engine test data
Qualifications You Must Have
- Enrolled in a degree program in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or Engineering Science & Technology
- Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA
Qualifications We Prefer
- Experience collaborating with a team to develop innovative ideas
- Experience communicating clear and effective messages to a broad audience
What We Offer
- Relocation will be offered for those who qualify.
- On the job training provided.
This position is classified as onsite.